Merrick Installation [1-22-22]

The Merrick Fire Department held its ninety-seventh annual installation dinner on the night of Saturday, January 22nd, 2022. Ex-Captain Robert Gies was the Master of Ceremonies for the program which began with the Pledge of Allegiance [led by Captain Jay Greenblatt] and the invocation [led by Monsignor Francis J. Caldwell]. Next, the Department’s newest Ex-Chief, Patrick Gavigan, received his Ex-Chief’s badges, gave his fire report and was the recipient of various awards thanking him for his time spent in the Chiefs office. The Department’s newest Ex-Captains received their Ex-Captains badges and Russell Robinson was awarded for a quarter of a century of service. Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony D’Esposito and Legislator Steve Rhoads assisted with the installation of officers and the pinning of their badges. Leading the Merrick Fire Department will be Chief of Department Ronnie J. Gies, First Assistant Chief Thomas Basso, and Second Assistant Chief Joseph Miner.